Comment from zekeziemann

Excellent

Well written rhymed and timed. The horrors of war will unfortunately always be with us, especially when some view suicidal sacrifice as a ticket to heaven.

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2017

You are right. Thanks for reviewing

reply by the author on 18-Nov-2017

You are right. Thanks for reviewing

Comment from Thomas Bowling

Excellent

We hope that lessons have been learned that all war brings is pain
and hope for the prevention of it happening again.

It's a nice wish, but the Bible tells a different story. It says there shall be war and rumors of war until the end of time.

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2017

Thanks for your comments.

reply by the author on 18-Nov-2017

Thanks for your comments.

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

this is a fine piece of philosophical sentiment dear jenintorre! it is also an important social commentary! in addition it does have a very touching message.
thank you for sharing!
good luck!
blessings and a big squeeze!
rebekka x

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2017

Thank you so much Rebekka for your very kind review. Love Jen.

Comment from Mimi Linny

Excellent

A nicely written piece reminding us of the trauma and sadness that wartime brings, and leaving us with wonderful ending and the thought of:
"hope that lessons have been learned that all war brings is pain
and hope for the prevention of it happening again."

Rhyming and rhythm of the stanzas work well. Great job and much luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2017

Thank you for your kind review

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

This is very descriptive in all lines. Good job with the rhymes, too. It is easy for readers to picture these events that were so horrible for all. Have we learned anything? Seventy-eight years & yet wars go on. Best wishes. Jan

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2017

Thanks for your comments.

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

War is horrible and war is hell.
But sometimes war is unavoidable and necessary to curtail the spread of evil in the world for the betterment of all.
How many more Jews, blacks, mentally handicapped and infirmed would have died had the US not gotten involved in WWII?
Ten thousand?
A million?
One more is far too many...
Nice writing, Jenintorre.
~Dean

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2017

Thanks so much for reading and reviewing

Comment from Irish Rain

Excellent

Wouldn't that be wonderful? If we could ever learn from the past? Humans sure don't seem to though, as if they must experience it first-hand. This is awesome. Blessings...

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2017

Thank you so much for your comments.

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Wise words and I sincerely hope that this does not happen again and if it does it will be over for all of us. A heartfelt write with sincere sentiments, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2017

Thank you Dolly, my friend.x

P.s. This poem was inspired by Maureen Lee, a Liverpool author. Many of her books are family sagas that
Often take place around the time of the first and Second World War. She is a brilliant writer. I love her books.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem about war that brings more pain than solutions to the world. The soldiers that not lost their lives come back with physical and mental scars for life.

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Nov-2017

Thanks for your comments.

Comment from kahpot

Excellent

Yes I really like this poem with its very strong message of what war does, and more importantly what it leaves behind, very well done and good luck in your competition****kahpot

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Nov-2017

Thanks a lot.